Abstract: A system architecture for linking one or more derived objects to existing data objects in a data structure can be organized in a variety of forms. A method for establishing the architecture may include linking first and second data objects, linking first and second data objects. The first and second data objects may be associated with corresponding first and second pluralities of properties. The method may include receiving a first user limitation associated with at least one of the first or second pluralities of properties and receiving a second user limitation associated with at least one of the first or second pluralities of properties. The method can include deriving a conclusion object comprising a third plurality of properties comprising a subset of one or more of the first or second pluralities of properties and linking the conclusion object to the first and second data objects.

Abstract: A laser or ultrasonic instrument is used to remove tissue during a surgery, such as to form one or more pilot holes in a vertebra or a window in bone. Where a laser is used, interrogative laser pulses can be used to obtain information, such as detecting depth or tissue type.

Abstract: Process for producing tyres, in which the crosslinking of a composition is carried out, this composition comprising: (a) an elastomeric polymer containing epoxide groups, and (b) an oligomer of a fatty acid. On heating, the elastomeric material reaches a high degree of crosslinking without the addition of conventional crosslinking agents, with crosslinking times contained within limits that are acceptable for industrial use. These compositions are particularly suitable for the production of tread bands.

Abstract: A tire for a vehicle wheel includes a carcass structure, a belt structure, a tread, a pair of sidewalls, and at least one layer of sealing composition placed in a radially inner position with respect to the tread. The carcass structure includes at least one carcass ply shaped in a substantially toroidal configuration. Opposite lateral edges of the carcass structure are associated with respective bead wires. The belt structure includes at least one belt strip. The sealing composition includes at least one high molecular weight amorphous polymer, at least one low molecular weight amorphous polymer, and at least one reinforcing filler. The sealing composition is substantially non-crosslinked and has a flowability value, measured at a temperature of 100° C. and at a pressure of 30 bar, not higher than 30 cm3/s. A process for producing the tire for a vehicle wheel is also disclosed.

Abstract: A crosslinkable elastomeric composition includes an elastomeric polymer containing carboxylic groups and an epoxidized liquid organic compound containing epoxide groups located internally on a molecule of the organic compound. The composition is crosslinkable substantially in an absence of additional crosslinking agents. A process for producing tyres for vehicle wheels including the composition, a tyre for vehicle wheels including the composition, a tyre for vehicles with a tread band including the composition, and a crosslinked elastomeric product obtained by crosslinking the composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A sealing material includes the following characteristics: a value of a dynamic elastic modulus, measured at a temperature of 80° C., at a frequency of 1 Hz, and with a deformation of 5%, that is at least 60% lower than a value of the dynamic elastic modulus measured at the temperature of 80° C., at the frequency of 1 Hz, and with a deformation of 1%; and the value of the dynamic elastic modulus, measured at the temperature of 80° C., at the frequency of 1 Hz, and with the deformation of 5%, that is greater than or equal to 0.05 kPa. A tyre for a vehicle wheel includes a carcass structure comprising at least one carcass ply and at least one layer of sealing material disposed in a radially inner position with respect to the at least one carcass ply. A process for producing the tyre is also disclosed.

Abstract: A tyre includes an inner surface, at least one monitoring device adhered to the inner surface, and a damping element interposed between the inner surface and the at least one monitoring device. The damping element includes at least one layer of resilient material. The resilient material has a Shore A hardness (measured at 23° C. according to ASTM Standard D2240) greater than or equal to 1 and less than or equal to 40, and an elastic rebound (measured at 23° C. according to ASTM Standard D1054) less than 60. A method for installing the at least one monitoring device includes selecting a portion of the inner surface where the at least one device is to be installed and adhering the at least one device to the selected portion. A kit for installing the at least one monitoring device includes the at least one monitoring device and the damping element.

Abstract: A sealing material includes the following characteristics: a value of a dynamic elastic modulus, measured at a temperature of 80° C., at a frequency of 1 Hz, and with a deformation of 5%, that is at least 60% lower than a value of the dynamic elastic modulus measured at the temperature of 80° C., at the frequency of 1 Hz, and with a deformation of 1%; and the value of the dynamic elastic modulus, measured at the temperature of 80° C., at the frequency of 1 Hz, and with the deformation of 5%, that is greater than or equal to 0.05 kPa. A tire for a vehicle wheel includes a carcass structure comprising at least one carcass ply and at least one layer of sealing material disposed in a radially inner position with respect to the at least one carcass ply. A process for producing the tire is also disclosed.

Abstract: A crosslinkable elastomeric composition has at least one vulcanized rubber in a subdivided form surface treated with at least one silane coupling agent, at least one diene elastomeric polymer and at least one sulfur-based vulcanizing agent. The crosslinkable elastomeric composition is advantageously used in the production of crosslinked manufactured products, in particular, in the production of tires for vehicle wheels.

Abstract: A process for producing tyres for vehicle wheels includes making a raw tyre including at least one crosslinkable elastomeric material, molding the raw tyre in a molding cavity defined in a vulcanization mold, and crosslinking the elastomeric material by heating the tyre to a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time, wherein the raw tyre includes at least one crosslinkable elastomeric material having an elastomeric polymer containing epoxide groups and an active filler containing hydroxyl groups dispersed in the elastomeric polymer, and wherein the crosslinking step is carried out essentially without additional crosslinking agents. A related composition, process for producing the composition, manufactured product, and tyre are also disclosed.

Abstract: A crosslinkable elastomeric composition includes at least one elastomeric polymer including carboxylic groups, and at least one epoxidized elastomeric polymer including greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol % of epoxide groups relative to a total number of moles of monomers present in the at least one epoxidized elastomeric polymer. The composition is crosslinkable in a substantial absence of additional crosslinking agents. A tyre for vehicles includes a carcass structure, a belt structure extended coaxially around the carcass structure, and a tread band extended coaxially around the belt structure. The tread band comprises an external rolling surface intended to come into contact with the ground. In one embodiment of the present invention, the tread band includes at least one crosslinked elastomeric material. A process for producing the tyre is also disclosed.

Abstract: A tire for a vehicle wheel includes at least one first component and at least one second component. The at least one first component includes a first elastomeric material crosslinked in substantial absence of sulfur. The at least one second component includes a second elastomeric material crosslinked with sulfur. The at least one first component is in contact with the at least one second component. The first elastomeric material includes an elastomeric polymer including carboxylic groups. The first elastomeric material is crosslinked by reacting the elastomeric polymer including carboxylic groups with an epoxidized liquid organic compound. The epoxidized liquid organic compound comprises epoxide groups located internally along a molecule of the epoxidized liquid organic compound. The second elastomeric material includes at least one elastomeric polymer functionalized with at least one epoxide group, at least one carboxylic group, or at least one epoxide group and at least one carboxylic group.

Abstract: A tire for a motor vehicle includes at least one carcass ply, a belt structure radially external to the at least one carcass ply, a tread band radially external to the belt structure, a pair of sidewalls axially-external to the at least one carcass ply, and a pair of beads. The beads include bead wires or circumferentially-inextensible annular inserts. Opposite lateral edges of the at least one carcass ply are associated with respective beads. The at least one carcass ply includes a first composition having an elastic modulus at 70° C. less than or equal to 5.0 MPa and a viscous modulus at 70° C. less than or equal to 0.50 MPa. The sidewalls include a second composition having an elastic modulus at 70° C. greater than or equal to 3.5 MPa and a viscous modulus at 70° C. less than or equal to 0.50 MPa.

Abstract: A crosslinkable elastomeric composition includes at least one elastomeric polymer including carboxylic groups, and at least one epoxidized elastomeric polymer including greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol % of epoxide groups relative to a total number of moles of monomers present in the at least one epoxidized elastomeric polymer. The composition is crosslinkable in a substantial absence of additional crosslinking agents. A tire for vehicles includes a carcass structure, a belt structure extended coaxially around the carcass structure, and a tread band extended coaxially around the belt structure. The tread band comprises an external rolling surface intended to come into contact with the ground. In one embodiment of the present invention, the tread band includes at least one crosslinked elastomeric material. A process for producing the tire is also disclosed.

Abstract: A crosslinkable elastomeric composition includes an elastomeric polymer including epoxide groups and an oligomer of a fatty acid. The composition is crosslinkable substantially in an absence of additional crosslinking agents. Tyres including one or more components made of crosslinked elastomeric material are also disclosed. Additionally disclosed is a process for producing a tyre for vehicle wheels including manufacturing a tyre comprising at least one crosslinkable elastomeric material, subjecting the tyre to moulding in a cavity defined in a vulcanization mould, and crosslinking the at least one elastomeric material by heating the tyre to a predetermined temperature and for a predetermined time. Further, a crosslinked elastomeric product obtained by crosslinking the composition is disclosed.

Abstract: Tyre for vehicle wheels comprising; a) a carcass structure having at least one carcass ply associated with respective left and right bead wires, each bead wire being enclosed in a respective bead, said bead comprising a bead filler b) a belt structure comprising at least one belt strip applied circumferentially over said carcass structure; c) a tread band circumferentially superimposed on said belt structure; d) a pair of side walls applied laterally on opposite sides relative to said carcass structure; in which said bead filter is obtained by vulcanization of an elastomeric composition comprising discontinuous fibres and at least one elastomeric groups. The abovementioned bead filler is capable of having a positive influence on the performance qualities of the tyre, in particular on the performance qualifies at high speed, such as, for example, the cornering stability, the control on a wet surface and the ride comfort.

Abstract: An elastomeric composition includes at least one diene elastomeric polymer, at least one paraffin wax, and at least one polymer of at least one C3-C24 ?-olefin having a number average molecular weight not higher than 10,000. A tyre for a vehicle wheel includes at least one structural element made of a crosslinked elastomeric material. The crosslinked elastomeric material includes the elastomeric composition. The tyre may include a carcass structure including at least one carcass ply shaped in a toroidal configuration, a belt structure including at least one belt strip applied in a circumferentially external position relative to the carcass structure, a tread band superimposed circumferentially on the belt structure, and a pair of sidewalls applied laterally on opposite sides relative to the carcass structure. The pair of sidewalls may be formed by the elastomeric composition. A crosslinked elastomeric manufactured product is obtained by crosslinking the elastomeric composition.

Abstract: A method for installing a device in a tyre for measuring at least one characteristic parameter of the tyre includes applying the device to a specified area of an inner surface of the tyre, fitting the tyre on a rim, and rotating the tyre. Applying the device includes interpositioning a fixing element between the device and the inner surface of the tyre. The fixing element includes a crosslinkable elastomeric material capable of adhering in a repositionable way to the inner surface of the tyre. Rotating the tyre adapts a shape of the fixing element to the inner surface of the tyre and causes a crosslinking of the crosslinkable elastomeric material. A kit for installing a device for measuring at least one characteristic parameter of a tyre onto an inner surface of the tyre includes the device and at least one fixing element comprising a crosslinkable elastomeric material.

Abstract: A crosslinkable elastomeric composition includes an elastomeric polymer containing carboxylic groups and an epoxidized liquid organic compound containing epoxide groups located internally on a molecule of the organic compound. The composition is crosslinkable substantially in an absence of additional crosslinking agents. A process for producing tyres for vehicle wheels including the composition, a tyre for vehicle wheels including the composition, a tyre for vehicles with a tread band including the composition, and a crosslinked elastomeric product obtained by crosslinking the composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: An antiabrasive band includes a vulcanized elastomeric compound including at least one natural or synthetic rubber. A value of a loss factor of the compound at 70° C. is less than or equal to 0.130. A value of a storage modulus of the compound at 70° C. is greater than or equal to 6 MPa. A tire for a vehicle wheel is also disclosed, including at least one carcass ply and a pair of beads. A first edge of the at least one carcass ply is folded externally around one or more first bead wires and a second edge of the at least one carcass ply is folded externally around one or more second bead wires. Each bead includes one or more respective bead wires, a bead filling, and the antiabrasive band.